DUNBARTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MINUTES OF MEETING

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10,  2005

TOWN OFFICES – 7:00 P.M.

 

The regularly scheduled weekly meeting of the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen was held at the above time, date and place with Acting Chairman Mert Mann  presiding.  Mert Mann called  the meeting  to order at 7:03 p.m.  The following were present:

               

                Mert Mann, Acting Chairman

                Les Hammond

                Janice VandeBogart, Town Administrator

               

The Selectmen reviewed correspondence and signed checks prior to the Public Meeting was called to order. 

 

The Selectmen also reviewed and signed the minutes from the previous Selectmen’s Meeting of November 3, 2005.

 

JANICE VANDEBOGART, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR:

 

                New Tax Rate:

 

1.        Stated that Janice VandeBogart, Janet Plamondon, Les Hammond, Selectman, Mert Mann, Selectman, Brian Little, School Board and  Sandra Rourke from the Department of Revenue met on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at the Department of Revenue to determine the new tax rate. 

 

New Tax Rate as follows:

 

        School Portion        9.05

        State                        2.39

        County                     2.03

        Town                       1.89

 

                                        $ 15.36  New Tax Rate

 

Tax are due on December 20, 2005

 

2.        It was noted for the record that Charles (Chuck) Graybill was out of Town.

 

3.        Stated that she was working on the Workmen’s Compensation Insurance premiums.  There are two companies.  Primex which the Town is presently insured with and New Hampshire Municipal Association.  If the Town does not renew with Primex and goes with another insurance company, there will be a penalty cost.  At this point, it is not known what the penalty or the cost of another insurance company will be. 

 

Selectmen noted that if the cost for another company is more reasonable for the Town after the penalty, then the Town should consider another carrier.

 

Janice VandeBogart will call the companies first thing Monday morning to get quotes, etc.

 

4.        Estimates have been received for the repainting of the Mack Truck at the Transfer Station as follows:

 

Valley Fire Equipment - $1350.00

Merrill Truck and Coach, LLC - $1,276.00

 

                 MOTION:

 

Les Hammond made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen accept the estimate from Merrill Truck and Coach, LLC in the amount of $1,276.00 for the repainting of the Mack Truck from the Transfer Station.  McDevitt will pay ½ of the total amount of $1,276.  Mert Mann seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

5.        Ken Swayze, Building Department, has interviewed Kyle Parker, Contoocook, NH for the position of part-time Assistant Building Inspector.   Ken has recommended that Kyle Parker be hired.

 

MOTION:

 

Les Hammond made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen hire Kyle Parker, Contoocook, NH as part-time Assistant Building Inspector.  Mert Mann seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

KIM VALLANCOURT, RECREATION COMMISSION:

 

                1.  Recreation Commission Bylaws

 

Kim Vallancourt, Chairman, Recreation Commission, appeared before the Board of Selectmen.  She presented a copy of the new Recreation Commission Bylaws for their signature.  She requested they read the bylaws and sign them if they agreed. 

 

Selectmen read and agreed with the Bylaws and signed the Bylaws in the appropriate place. 

 

2.       Old Home Day

 

Kim stated the Recreation Commission felt Old Home Day was very successful.  They will plan to have Old Home Day the third Saturday in the month of September each year. 

 

Kim stated she learned a lot and has thoughts for next year. 

 

Kim stated the only money involved was for the fireworks.  There was no Town Appropriation.  They sent a letter to about 50 businesses throughout the Town for donations and received considerable money from both businesses and private individuals. 

 

3.       Scheduling of Community Center Gym

 

Kim Vallancourt stated she was able to work with the new Principal of the School, Mr. Rogers regarding scheduling of the Gym for the Basketball Program.  The After School Program will relocate to the upstairs of the school at 5:00 p.m. leaving the Gym available for Basketball. 

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

                Possible Use of Church Facilities for Town Board Meetings:

 

It was noted that Janice VandeBogart/Les Hammond will proceed with discussions with the two churches regarding use of their facilities for Town for Board Meetings, etc. thus freeing up space in the Town Offices.

 

Historical Society Barn Survey:

 

Mert Mann reported that the Historical Society had a meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at the Town Offices regarding the Barn Survey which members of the Society are working on.  He noted that members would be requesting  property maps, etc. from the Town Office. 

 

MOTION:

 

Les Hammond made a motion that the Dunbarton Board of Selectmen adjourn at 7:45 p.m.  Mert Mann seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

                               

 

                                                                                                                                Alison R. Vallieres

                                                                                                                                Recording Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mert Mann, Selectman

 

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Les Hammond, Selectman